Cabinet clears amendment to make insult to Vande Mataram a punishable offence
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Why in news
The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Prevention of Insults To National Honour Act, 1971, to make insulting or obstructing the singing of 'Vande Mataram' a punishable offense.
Background
The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Prevention of Insults To National Honour Act, 1971. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued guidelines urging the use of all six stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' at official events.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillPrevention of Insults To National Honour Act, 1971: Currently punishes prevention or disruption of the Indian National Anthem.
- FactThe amendment broadens the scope of the 1971 Act to include 'Vande Mataram'.
- BodyMinistry of Home Affairs (MHA): The body responsible for issuing guidelines on the use of national symbols.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of national symbols in fostering collective identity and the legal framework governing the protection of national honour in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legal scope: Expansion of the 1971 Act to include specific national songs beyond the anthem.
- Symbolic integrity: Balancing the protection of national icons with the constitutional right to freedom of expression.
Keywords: National Honour · Legislative Amendment · Collective Identity · Symbolic Protection · Public Order
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